Pandemic Life : We Take Everything for Granted  

Ocean, one of the regulars at Maribago Bluewater Resort before the pandemic 

    Humans usually take everything for granted.  It is his nature anyway.  May it be life, people who care about us, and even things we thought as irrelevant at times.  

    Its value is realized when a situation like Covid-19 swept us like a thief in the night.  With what seemed like a snap, we experienced lockdowns, our health security was compromised, countries in chaos --- everything was not normal anymore.  

    Pandemic life taught us to become patient and impatient at the same time.  It makes us anxious about what would happen to us when this is over.  With the travel restrictions,  health safety protocols and even going out with a facemask on, this is far from over.  But this is a proper time to reflect on ourselves.  Let us be grateful that despite all these, we are doing well.  It is time for us to prioritize what matters most in life ---- BE WITH OUR FAMILY, never take everything for granted. This virus messed up many lives, let us all pray nothing will ever happen to our families.  

     Be ready to do whatever you desire most when this pandemic is over.  No, actually you can make it now,  little by little.  Show kindness, compassion and love to our neighbors.  Encourage one another and lift each other up. Our mental health is at risk at times like this,  so be kind to everyone you've met.  Personal struggles are best hidden with people with mental health issues. 

    

    As for my son, Ocean,  he longs to be with friends, giggling or even playing legos silently.  He misses school where he can talk with friends freely and share snacks with. He wants to travel where he can go anywhere without putting masks on or being stopped by guards from entering minor-restricted areas. 

Oh, soon Ocean, this will be all over. Be patient.  We will get our full freedom back.